Recapping American wrestling since 2013. Not only following the current stuff in WWE, Impact and ROH but also going back in time and doing stuff from back then as well.
Die Familie (Teoman, Rohan Raja, Charlie Dempsey) beats Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) with an STF from Dempsey to Wolfgang after Teoman hits Wolfgang with a chop block.
We hear from Ashton Smith and Oliver Carter, who say that Jack Starz and "Bomber" Dave Mastiff are no joke, but there is no room for carrying apprentices. Meanwhile, Mastiff tells Starz not to underestimate Ashton and Carter, saying that two years as a tag team is a drop in the bucket compared to his twenty years in the business and that he taught Ashton Smith everything he knows. Ashton says he knows more than what Mastiff taught him and that he knows how much Mastiff and Starz, want it, but they want it more. Starz tells Ashton and Carter to bring everything they have got, because they are going to need it.
Jinny beats Amale after putting her feet on the ropes for leverage at the last second.
We see a video package for Blair Davenport vs. Meiko Satomura in a Japanese Street Fight next week.
We hear from Nathan Frazer, but he is soon interrupted by Die Familie (Teoman, Rohan Raja, Charlie Dempsey). Teoman says he does not need advice from a loser, but Frazer tells Dempsey that it is blatantly obvious that Teoman is only keeping him around to ensure he does not look like a loser himself. Teoman tells Frazer to leave - which he does - then Die Familie has some champagne.
Ilja Dragunov retains the NXT UK Championship in an Empty Arena Match.
Backstage, before the next match, "Flash" Morgan Webster tells Mark Andrews to get his head in the game before Andrews heads to the ring.
Jordan Devlin beats Mark Andrews.
We hear from Assistant to the General Manager Sid Scala, who states that Moustache Mountain (Tyler Bate and Trent Seven) will face Pretty Deadly (Sam Stoker and Lewis Howley) for the NXT UK Tag Team Championships in two weeks time.
Backstage, we hear from Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang). Wolfgang says he is fed up with Teoman, Rohan Raja and Charlie Dempsey. Joe Coffey asks how they did not see him coming, and Mark Coffey asks what kind of planet Charlie Dempsey is from siding with Rohan and Teoman. Joe Coffey says the numbers are even now and that he likes nothing more than a square go in the ring, and that if Charlie Dempsey wants to run with Teoman and Raja, that is fine with them, because he is getting his head kicked in.
In footage from earlier this week, Sam Gradwell confronts Noam Dar and Sha Samuels at home for having a very loud party, and ends up challenging Noam Dar to a match. Noam Dar accepts, with he and Sha saying the match will be "easy money." The camera crew then joins Noam Dar's party.
Assistant to the General Manager Sid Scala is interrupted by Sam Gradwell, who wants his match to be with Noam Dar to be a Heritage Cup title match. Noam Dar and Sha Samuels shows up as he does this, telling Sid not to go through with it. Suddenly, General Manager Johnny Saint suddenly returns and says they will do whatever Sid wants. Sid makes the match for the Heritage Cup Championship.
Isla Dawn beats Aleah James. After the match, Isla Dawn returns the scrunchie back to Aleah James.
In backstage footage from last week, Assistant to the General Manager Sid Scala is met by Xia Brookside wanting a championship match. Sid Scala gives her a championship match against Meiko Satomura next week, but when Xia Brookside says a week is not enough and that it's not fair, Sid Scala tells her "Next week or not at all!" Xia screams "Fine!" and leaves in a huff.
Backstage, Moustache Mountain (Tyler Bate and Trent Seven) decide to take the next two weeks to refocus and become tag team champions, saying they will not lose this one as they owe it to the fans. We then hear from Pretty Deadly (Sam Stoker and Lewis Howley), who says beating Moustache Mountain twice is better than beating them once, and this time, the fans will see with their own eyes that they are the best tag team champions in NXT UK's history.
Before the next match, Jinny shows up, saying that Dani Luna is not showing up and that she has made sure of that, saying that the fans will have to get used to not seeing her for a long time. Jinny says she is doing things on her own from now on and that her business relationship with Joseph Conners is over. Jinny says that she will get her winning streak back on track tonight, starting with Angel Hayze.
Jinny beats Angel Hayze.
It's time for The Nina Samuels Show. Backstage, Nina Samuels interviews Meiko Satomura, but Emilia Mackenzie tells her to go away, saying they are training.
Backstage, Noam Dar and Sha Samuels cover up A-Kid and Tyler Bate's names on the Heritage Cup with tape.
We hear from Ilja Dragunov, who says Rampage Brown made it clear that he did not need his respect, for looking him in the eye, punching in the chest and knocking him to the ground gave him the greatest disrespect he ever could. Dragunov says he fought for the NXT UK Championship for himself at first, but then he realized what responsibilty he had and that the fans see him as a symbol of endurance, dedication and fighting like there is no tomorrow. We then hear from Rampage Brown, who says that Ilja Dragunov being the "golden boy" does not sit well with him and that what does is that Dragunov is champion. He says he showed up as the most respectable competitor NXT UK ever signed, but at the end of the day, the NXT UK Championship is the only thing that will get him anywhere. He says that Dragunov is in his way and that he will smash his face in, take his title and have all the respect.
Backstage, Mark Andrews says he is fine, but as "Flash" Morgan Webster comes out of the medical office, Kenny Williams shows up saying that the medical office should be called "Subculture's (Webster, Andrews, Dani Luna) dressing room." Andrews says it is easy to pick a fight with someone on the sidelines , but he is not injured. Kenny Williams warns him not to get in the fight backstage with someone like him. Williams retreats when Andrews confronts him.
Noam Dar retains the NXT UK Heritage Cup Championship against Sam Gradwell two falls to one (2-1). Gradwell scores the first fall with eighteen (18) seconds left in Round 1 after slamming Noam Dar's head into his knee brace. Noam Dar scores the second fall with 1:26 (one minute, twenty-six seconds) left in Round 2 following a Nova Roller. At the end of Round 3, Noam Dar does so much damage to Gradwell's left knee that Gradwell has to remove his knee brace. This gives Sha Samuels an opportunity at a cheap shot behind the referee's back in Round 4. Noam Dar scores the third and deciding fall seven (7) seconds left in Round 4 with the Champagne Super Kneebar following interference from Sha Samuels.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Trent Seven meets with Tyler Bate and apologizes to him for what happened last week. Tyler Bate forgives him, then Trent Seven tells him that he and Tyler have been placed in the #1 contender's match for the NXT UK Tag Team Championships, making the Triple Threat Match into a Fatal 4-Way.
Backstage, Assistant to the General Manager Sid Scala talks about the main event when Xia Brookside shows up and asks to face the winner of tonight's main event between Jinny and Meiko Satomura. Sid Scala mentions that she has not been doing well as of late, but Xia says she is taking Meiko Satomura's advice of taking opportunities. When Sid Scala doesn't budge, Xia says "That's not fair" and calls her father Robbie Brookside to tell him what happened.
Angel Hayze beats Isla Dawn by disqualification after Isla Dawn refuses to let go of Angel's hair. After the match, Isla Dawn slams her in the center of the ring.
We see a video package of the media coverage that A-Kid has gotten in his native Spain. We then find out that Sam Gradwell is watching this, and that he says that he has been to Spain, saying it was too hot and his phone got nicked. He then says that if someone wants to see a real fighter and competitor, he is it, not A-Kid.
Backstage, Mark Andrews and Dani Luna meet with "Flash" Morgan Webster, showing concern. Webster says he is all right, and that he will break through that next level. Suddenly, Stevie Turner shows up and says he is the only thing "next level" around here, then says she would not expect anyone to understand being four-dimensional: always being two levels above and two steps ahead of everyone, especially Dani Luna. Dani Luna tells Stevie she can "two step" all she wants, for when she gets in the ring with her, all she needs is three seconds.
Ilja Dragunov heads to the ring. Dragunov says he is the NXT UK Champion and that he wishes words could express being completly and entirely destroyed to the point of overcoming something that he was not expected to overcome. Dragunov says the feeling of coming home to his family and seeing his son know that he is a champion now and getting rid of all self-doubt lets him know he was always right, as no weakness is relevant if you put everything into your strengths. He then says he has the strength and the will of the fans, and that he is ready to take NXT UK to another level. Dragunov says that to do that, he must step into the ring and fight like his life depends it, and for that, he needs next-level competitors. Dragunov thanks A-Kid, saying he is a next-level competitor and left him no air to breathe to the point that he had to deliver his very best. He then says he cannot wait for his next competitor to come, for his will is always hungry. Suddenly, Rampage Brown shows up and tells Dragunov he is the man right now for beating Walter and taking A-Kid to his limits before telling him they have unfinished business. Rampage says he would love to be the next man to face him for the NXT UK Championship. Dragunov tells Rampage he is the not first giant he would have to take down, but he respects him, and fighting him would be a great idea to him. Dragunov and Rampage shake hands, then Rampage clotheslines him. Rampage tells Dragunov he needs his title, not his respects, and raises up the NXT UK Championship in front of a downed Dragunov.
Backstage, Jinny tells Meiko Satomura to enjoy her last night of being the final boss. Blair Davenpot shows up and wishes them both good luck, then says she doesn't care who wins because she is back and everyone is on notice.
Rohan Raja asks Teoman about Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang). Teoman says he is looking forward to their next match. Rohan Raja agrees, but finds it laughable the match is being billed as "family versus family." Teoman says he and Rohan are a family, but Gallus is not, and that he almost feels sorry for Gallus. Rohan then asks Joe Coffey, and Teoman says not to worry about him as the eye is always watching.
In backstage footage from earlier this week, Nathan Frazer is watching Mark Andrews' matches when Subculutre ("Flash" Morgan Webster, Mark Andrews, Dani Luna) shows up. Nathan Frazer asks Mark Andrews to face him in a wrestling match, saying that he has wanted to face him for ages. Andrews accepts, and Nathan Frazer heads off to find General Manager Johnny Saint.
Meiko Satomura retains the NXT UK Women's Championship against Jinny.
Jinny beats Emilia McKenzie. During the match, Joseph Conners distracts Emilia McKenzie, but Meiko Satomura shows up and kicks Joseph Conners. Nevertheless, Jinny wins the match. After the match, Jinny tells Satomura that her protege has been defeated and that she now has her attention, and that nothing and no one will stand in the way of her and her destiny. Meiko steps in the ring, and Jinny challenges her for the NXT UK Women's Championship, and Meiko Satomura raises her title up during their staredown.
Backstage, Blair Davenport meets with Assistant to the General Manager Sid Scala, who tells her that she will be reinstated next week at the request of her opponent Stevie Turner and that any future extreme misbehavior will not be tolerated. Davenport makes it clear to Scala that she always gets what she wants.
We hear from A-Kid, who says that styles make fights and that Ilja Dragunov will not be able to handle his speed. He says that precision beats power and that timing beats speed. He says that he respects Dragunov, but he has never been the kind of champion that he has been and that he knows what pressure feels like, and he needs the NXT UK Championship to begin his legacy and leave Dragunov no option but to tap out.
Sam Gradwell beats Mark Andrews after grabbing him out of a springboard move.
Backstage, Sha Samuels is met by "Flash" Morgan Webster, who slaps him and runs away.
Next week: A-Kid vs. Ilja Dragunov for the NXT UK Championship!
We hear from Ilja Dragunov, who says that he respects A-Kid and prepared himself for their match because of it. He says that A-Kid has prepared himself, but he tells him not to be naive as he fought for his life and is willing to do it again. He tells A-Kid to bring more than his best, because that is how he became the tsar.
Noam Dar beats Wolfgang two falls to one (2-1) to win the NXT UK Heritage Cup #1 Contender's Tournament and earn a shot at the NXT UK Heritage Cup Championship. During Round 2, Jordan Devlin attacks Joe Coffey from behind, and referees have to stop the ensuing brawl that makes its way to the back. This distracts Wolfgang, and Noam Dar rolls him up with a grab of the tights at 1:34 (one minute, thirty-four seconds) left. This leads to an angry Wolfgang hitting Noam Dar with a Spear and pinning him in five seconds at the start of Round 3. During Round 4, Noam Dar kicks the ring post, then dodges a Spear by Wolfgang, causing Wolfgang to crash into the barricade. Noam Dar scores the third and deciding fall to win the tournament and a Heritage Cup opportunity with 41 seconds left in Round 6 following two Nova Rollers. After the match, Tyler Bate shows up with the NXT UK Heritage Cup to end the show.
Wolfgang beats Teoman two falls to one (2-1) to advance to the finals of the NXT UK Heritage Cup #1 Contender's Tournament. Wolfgang scores the first fall with one minute left in Round 1 following a caber toss. Teoman scores the second fall with 1:49 (one minute, forty-nine seconds) left in Round 3 after targeting Wolfgang's arm and hitting a punch to the face. During Round 4, Rohan Raja gets on the ring apron and yells at Wolfgang, and when Joe Coffey gets on another side of the apron to confront Raja, Mark Coffey pulls Rohan Raja off the apron and sends him to the floor. Wolfgang then scores the third and deciding fall with 46 seconds left in Round 4 following a Spear.
In footage from earlier this week, we hear from Blair Davenport, who tells Assistant to the General Manaer Sid Scala that he can punish her all he likes and that bad things will continue to happen. He tells Scala to think smart and reinstate her.
In footage from the UK Performance Center from earlier today, Subculture ("Flash" Morgan Webster, Mark Andrews, Dani Luna) is met by Sam Gradwell, who says hello to them before laughing. Subculture finds out that the spray painting of their logo on the wall has the word "yog" painted over it with white spray paint.
In footage from during the break, Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) are in Jordan Devlin's dressing room enjoying the coffee. When Devlin confronts them, Mark Coffey takes his sunglasses and hands them to Wolfgang, then Joe Coffey tosses Devlin out of the room.
Jinny beats Isla Dawn after Joseph Conners distracts Isla Dawn while she is on the top rope in response to Isla Dawn grabbing him and sending him into the barricade, allowing Jinny to get the win.
In footage from earlier this week at the UK Performance Center, Dani Luna is working out. Mark Andrews says that Dani Luna may be one of the strongest women in WWE, much less NXT UK. Xia Brookside suddenly shows up and mentions Meiko Satomura taking opportunity before challenging her to a match, stating that they have never squared off in the ring before. Brookside also says Dani Luna may have the strength, but asks if she has the speed.
We hear from Charlie Dempsey, who says that people who step in the ring with him expect to be broken down and made to suffer, and says he will go for the win much like wrestlers of the past. He says that his style is something new to a lot of people, and that he will show something that has never been seen before. It is announced that Dempsey will debut next week.
In footage from earlier this week at the UK Performance Center, Trent Seven, Ashton Smith and Oliver Carter are having a discussion over which finisher is better between the Book End and the Rock Bottom. When Seven says the discussion is like comparing the team of Smith and Carter to Moustache Mountain (Tyler Bate and Trent Seven), he then challenges Smith and Carter to a first-time ever tag team match next week. Smith and Carter accept.
Next week: Jordan Devlin vs. Joe Coffey!
A-Kid beats Nathan Frazer and Rampage Brown in a Triple Threat Match to become #1 contender to the NXT UK Championship.
Aoife Valkyrie beats Jinny in a no-disqualification match with Joseph Conners locked in a steel cage despite almost injuring her knee. Before the match starts, Jinny attacks Aoife Valkyrie from behind, but Aoife is able to fend her off and lock Joseph Conners in the cage.
Backstage, Amale confronts Meiko Satomura, wanting a rematch after coming close to beating Satomura. Emilia McKenzie stands between Amale and Satomura, and Amale says that Emilia is doing this just to impress Satmoura and that she will go through "Meiko's pet project" if she has to just to get her rematch.
We hear from Ilya Dragunov, who wishes he could put into words how it feels to be the new NXT UK Champion and what he had to go through to get there. He says that his will and his fists are everything he has to give and everything he needs to stop everyone who wants to take the NXT UK Championship away from him.
Kenny Williams beats Oliver Carter two falls to one (2-1) to advance in the NXT UK Heritage Cup #1 Contender Tournament. Kenny Williams scores the first fall with a Sunset Flip with 48 seconds left in Round 2. Oliver Carter scores the second fall with 1:26 (one minute, twenty-six seconds) left in Round 3 following a flurry of offense. Kenny Williams scores the third and deciding fall with 1:18 (one minute, eighteen seconds) left in Round 4 after removing a turnbuckle and distracting the referee in order to nail Carter with an aluminum water bottle.
Nina Samuels meets with Assistant to the General Manager Sid Scala and wants a match with Amale after what happened two weeks ago. Sid Scala says that someone else has been looking for competition as well, and says that next week, she is in a match with Blair Davenport. Nina Samuels pretends nothing is wrong as she leaves the office, then can be heard screaming.
We see Isla Dawn heading to the ruins in the forest again. This time, she places the snippet of Dani Luna's hair that she has in the lockbox, which she hides away again.
We hear from Teoman, who says that he is officially in the Heritage Cup #1 Contender Tournament. We also hear from his opening round opponent Nathan Frazer, who says that British Rounds matches are fun to watch and even more fun to be in. Teoman says he is relaxed because he is the one to beat, while Frazer says there are a lot of people who said that he would fail and that the tournament is a chance to prove them wrong. Teoman says that Frazer has no purpose in life and that his purpose is his family, which he considers the most important thing in his life. Frazer tells Teoman that everything he does is for his family, as well. Teoman says he knows how to stop Frazer, and Frazer says he knows how dangerous Teoman is, and that he will be the first man to beat him and go on to face Tyler Bate for the Heritage Cup. Teoman says the eye sees everything and that it sees him holding the Heritage Cup. This match happens next week.
Rampage Brown beats Joe Coffey by knockout in a Knockout or Submission Match.
Jordan Devlin beats Tristan Archer. After the match, Devlin talks about how General Manager Johnny Saint told him that A-Kid wants an Iron Man Match against him and that A-Kid's career is on the line, then says that A-Kid's career is on the line only because he is facing him, as there is no one match more suited to him than an Iron Man Match. A-Kid shows up on crutches, and after calling A-Kid "Tiny Tim," Devlin kicks his crutches away, telling him that he will have no crutches to stand on before finding out that A-Kid is fine. A-Kid then attacks Devlin, forcing him to retreat, then tells Devlin that he failed to break his leg and that he is fully recovered, and next week, Devlin will have thirty minutes to fail again.
We see a video package chronicling the feud between Aoife Valkyrie and Jinny, which comes to a head next.
We hear from Walter, who says that when he steps into the ring with Ilya Dragunov, he will do it for the greater good and for the love of the great sport, and that Dragunov is doing this because he is jealous and not in his position. He says that he will expose Dragunov, and that him being the NXT UK Champion will never change.
Backstage in the women's locker room in footage from earlier this week, Meiko Satomura says that as champion, she wants everyone to challenge her like Amale did. Everyone then argues with each other, and Meiko Satomura smiles.
Jinny beats Aoife Valkyrie following the distraction by Joseph Conners.
We hear from Joe Coffey, who says that he and Rampage Brown have a win each and that nothing will make him happier than to knock Rampage out. He says that he wants to find out who is truly the best.
Backstage, A-Kid says he feels very confident and that he will make history by winning the first Iron Man Match in NXT UK history.
Stevie Turner beats Aleah James.
In footage from the UK Performance Center from earlier this week, Jack Starz and "Bomber" Dave Mastiff practice for their tag team match. After a shoulder block, Mastiff says that while Jack is fast, he is immovable, and that is why they will be great.
Moustache Mountain (Tyler Bate and Trent Seven) beat Symbiosis (Primate and T-Bone). After the match, Pretty Deadly (Sam Stoker and Lewis Howley) show up and applaud Moustache Mountain for winning.
Before the next match, Sam Gradwell says he is not afraid of Wolfgang while making numerous Three Little Pigs reference, saying his house is made of bricks and that this thunderstorm will rattle his jowels and wobble his kidneys.
Wolfgang beats Sam Gradwell.
We hear from Kenny Williams, who says that the fans have seen what he can do to someone he likes, and are about to see what he can do to someone he doesn't like. He says the best thing about everyone thinking he is a scumbag is to start acting like he is not one.
We hear from NXT and NXT UK Superstars about Meiko Satomura's NXT UK Women's Championship win.
Backstage, Subculture ("Flash" Morgan Webster, Mark Andrews, Dani Luna) is confronted by Joseph Conners and Jinny as Pretty Deadly (Sam Stoker and Lewis Howley) show up.
"The Lucky Yin" Kenny Williams beats Danny Jones.
Next week: Ilja Dragunov vs. Joe Coffey vs. Rampage Brown in a Triple Threat Match.
We see Ilja Dragunov, Joe Coffey and Rampage Brown at a table. Coffey says that he is happy to have a get-together, as there will be nothing nice happening when they get in the ring. Rampage tells Coffey that he knows what he is up against, and Dragunov says he is in the mix because it is neither man's playground. The three of them agree that they have had similar upbringings and have become the three most dominant competitors in NXT UK because of it. Coffey asks Dragunov is he left a piece of himself in the ring against Walter, then says their match will become even more violent and that he will leave them both laying. Dragunov says he is violence and that anything can happen, and that he is prepared. After the three of them talk over each other, Coffey simply says "So let's bring it."
At the UK Performance Center, Mark Coffey finds Sha Samuels working on a crossword puzzle and mocks him. Samuels says Coffey can try to be like him, but he can never beat him, then looks for Johnny Saint to make a match official when Mark Coffey continues to mock him.
It's time for SPRNVA Sessions. Noam Dar announces that he has finally gotten his first shirt in WWE and that it is on sale now, then introduces tonight's guest, Jordan Devlin. Noam Dar apologizes for not getting Devlin on the show sooner, and Devlin says that they are both high-achieving individuals thanks to their time in America, saying "America sucks." Noam Dar then says that Devlin was robbed of the NXT Cruiserweight Championship, and Devlin says that just because somebody can climb up a ladder faster does not make them the better man. Devlin says that when he comes back to America, he will be coming after both Santos Escobar and the NXT Cruiserweight Championship. Noam Dar says that he is there if Devlin needs his help, then decides to pay it forward and allows Devlin to make his own SPRNVA Sessions exclusive. Devlin tells the fans that he is back and that he is not hard to find if anyone wants to take a crack at him. Noam Dar then plugs his shirt again to end the show.
Next week: Teoman vs. Oliver Carter!
In footage from earlier this week at the UK Performance Center, "Bomber" Dave Mastiff says he feels fit and healthy again as he watches Tyler Bate and Jack Starz train. Tyler Bate says he has been impressed with Starz as of late and wants to face him in a Heritage Cup Rules Match, but Starz declines, as feels he has not earned it yet. Mastiff asks Starz what he is thinking turning that opportunity down and tells him to go for it.
Nathan Frazer beats Rohan Raja. After the match, Teoman's eye shows up briefly on the video screen.
Backstage, Jordan Devlin finds A-Kid in his locker room and tells him to get out. A-Kid tells Devlin he isn't the only former champion around here, and that if Devlin wants him out, he will have to make him get out. Devln looks for Assistant Sid Scala to make A-Kid get out.
Pretty Deadly (Sam Stoker and Lewis Howley) guest on commentary for the next match.
Subculture ("Flash" Morgan Webster and Dani Luna) beat Joseph Conners and Jinny in a mixed tag match.
It is announced that Xia Brookside will not be cleared to compete in tonight's gauntlet match to decide a #1 contender for the NXT UK Women's Championship, and that Assistant to the General Manager Sid Scala is looking for a replacement.
Noam Dar beats Nathan Frazer two falls to one (2-1) in a Heritage Cup Rules match. Nathan Frazer scores the first fall with an inside cradle almost a minute into Round 2. Shortly after this, Noam Dar gets frustrated at his second, and Sha Samuels scares the second away shortly after Round 3 begins. Noam Dar scores the second fall with a knee bar at 1:47 left in Round 4. During Round 5, Sha Samuels grabs Nathan Frazer by the leg, and this allows Noam Dar to score the third fall and the win with the Nova Roller with 1:10 left in Round 5.
We hear from Pretty Deadly (Sam Stoker and Lewis Howley), who say that they are the best looking tag team there is and that they knew they would ascend the tag team throne from day one, and that they will be on top of the mountain for a very long time.
In footage from earlier this week, Trent Seven and Jack Starz are met by Sam Gradwell, who tells Trent that he is over the hill, overrated and easy to see through. Trent Seven slaps him in the face, and Gradwell says that the truth will emerge.
Mark Andrews beats Levi Muir.
In footage from earlier today, Assistant to the General Manager Sid Scala is met by Amale, who demands to be in tonight's Gauntlet Match. Scala refuses to put her in it, and says that she will be in a match when Xia Brookside is cleared to compete. Amale is furious.
We see backstage footage of Amir Jordan after last week's main event.
Next week: Tyler Bate vs. A-Kid for the NXT UK Heritage Cup!
In footage from earlier today, Assistant to the General Manager Sid Scala hosts a face-to-face meeting between Tyler Bate and A-Kid. A-Kid says things are a lot better ever since he has won the NXT UK Heritage Cup, and makes for a good story to tell in case things go wrong and proof that he can do whatever he wants with his life. Tyler Bate says the Heritage Cup represents the old-for-hold pure technique of professional wrestling that he fell in love with. When A-Kid says the cup is his, Tyler Bate says it is for now and that his confidence will be his downfall, for he does not have the experience and big matches under his belt. A-Kid says that he has always been chasing Tyler Bate, but now he is the champion and Tyler Bate is chasing him, but Tyler says he is in his own lane and that A-Kid fails to see the bigger picture. Both men then shake hands.
Next week: SPRNVA Sessions with Ilja Dragunov!
Meiko Satomura beats Emilia McKenzie, Dani Luna, Isla Dawn and Jinny in a gauntlet match to become the #1 contender for the NXT UK Women's Championship. (Meiko Satomura is Xia Brookside's replacement in this match.) After the match, Kay Lee Ray has a staredown with Satomura in the ring before superkicking her.
Joe Coffey beats Eddie Dennis. During the match, T-Bone and Primate distract Joe Coffey, and this nearly costs Coffey the match. Mark Coffey and Wolfgang soon show up to stop them from interfering further. After the match, T-Bone and Primate - having laid out Mark Coffey and Wolfgang - attack Joe Coffey, but Mark Coffey and Wolfgang soon get in the ring to make the save.
We see Ilya Dragunov see footage of previous matches where his opponents smack him in the back and make him go out of control.
In backstage footage from during the break, Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) celebrate when Joe Coffey is met by Rampage Brown. Coffey tells Brown that he promised him a rematch, and tells him that if he game for one, all he has to do is give him a call.
Sam Gradwell beats "Bomber" Dave Mastiff after Mastiff's back gives out upon hitting the corner for Into The Void.
We hear from Aoife Valkyrie, who says that the time has finally come to rise to the challenge, step out of the shadows and show what she is truly capable of. She says that what we do is fleeting and lives for now, and next week, this is her moment and she gets what she wanted: Meiko Satomura.
We get a closer look at Emilia McKenzie, who says that she has enjoyed being a part of the British wrestling scene and proving herself to the point that she is now the youngest person to be part on NXT UK and learn from the best. She says that she has always had the mentality of pushing herself and she hopes to make a name for herself.
Jinny beats Dani Luna following the distraction from Joseph Conners. After the match, Jinny continues to attack Dani Luna and puts her in an STF. "Flash" Morgan Webster and Mark Andrews run into the ring to make the save.
Backstage, Assistant Sid Scala is interrupted by Amir Jordan, who demands a rematch with "The Lucky Yin" Kenny Williams. Jordan finds out that he gets a rematch that is no-disqualification, but for Kenny to agree to the match, the loser will have to leave NXT UK. Jordan thnks about it, then signs the contract with authority before telling Scala that no one will take this from him.
We hear from Rohan Raja, who is making his debut next week against Teoman. He says that Teoman has been making his opponents tap out, but he does not quit and Teoman will have to bring his A-game. (Rohan Raja is best known as former Desi Hit Squad member Gursinder Singh from Impact Wrestling.)
We hear from Teoman, who says he will be back in action next week against Rohan Raja. He says that he would die for his family and protect them with honor, respect and fear.
Next week: Aoife Valkyrie vs. Meiko Satomura! Eddie Dennis, Primate and T-Bone vs. Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang)!
Moustache Mountain (Tyler Bate and Trent Seven) beat Sha Samuels and Noam Dar.
Tyler Bate beats "Bomber" Dave Mastiff two falls to one (2-1) in a Heritage Cup Rules match. Tyler Bate scores the first fall with a Sunset Flip from the corner halfway through Round 2. Dave Mastiff scores the second fall halfway through Round 3 with a crucifix pin after Bate tries to get him up off his feet. Bate scores the third fall with less than 30 seconds in Round 5 following a flurry of offense that ends with a top rope corkscrew moonsault.
We hear from the team of Mark Andrews and "Flash" Morgan Webster and the team of "The Lucky Yin" Kenny Williams and Amir Jordan. Both teams want to move up in the tag team division and both teams want to win their match.
WrestleMania 37 is 30 days away!
Next week's episode of NXT UK has a special start time of 4 PM Eastern Time/8 PM GMT!
We hear from Aoife Valkyrie, who says that she does not want to be held down and that there is a difference between those who aim for the top and those who settle.
Teoman beats Danny Jones with a crossface in his NXT UK debut.
In footage from earlier this week, Nina Samuels does Xia Brookside's housework.
We see Eddie Dennis chew out Wild Boar for separating himself from the pack during the street fight with "Flash" Morgan Webster and Mark Andrews, and says he suffered the consequences. Dennis says his consequences are Wild Boar's consequences, and Wild Boar is pulled away by Primate and Tyson T-Bone.
We hear from Amale, who says that she has just gotten started and is already in the history book while getting the attention she deserves as she gives NXT UK a touch of French class. Amale says that her home country of France has her back.
Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) is seen playing pool at a pool hall as they ponder their next move.
"The Lucky Yin" Kenny Williams and Amir Jordan beat "Flash" Morgan Webster and Mark Andrews after Williams hits Webster with a low blow from behind in the corner, which the referee cannot see while he is trapped in the corner.
Ilya Dragunov speaks out about his recent action next week.
We hear from Trent Seven as he works out in the gym to make weight for the Cruiserweight division. He and Tyler Bate talk about how they have inspired each other and had each other's backs in the business, and Sevens says he will get results when he weighs in next week on The Bump.
We hear from Ben Jordan, who says that everyone knows who he is now that he is in NXT UK after spending four years in the United States playing college soccer and toiling in obscurity in professional wrestling until the last year. He says that he has wanted to come home, and that his entrance into NXT UK feels like a new start, and a new start means a new name. His name is now Nathan Frazer, and he plans to take the brand where he wants to take it and become the greatest to enter the ring.
Piper Niven and Jack Starz beat Jinny and Joseph Conners in a mixed tag team match.
Jinny beats Piper Niven to become #1 contender for the NXT UK Women's Championsip. During the match, Joseph Conners shows up to get a closer look at the match, and not long afterwards, Joseph Conners pushes Jinny out of the way and takes a somersault senton from Piper. Shortly after this, Conners grabs Piper's ankles to allow Jinny to roll Piper up for the win.
We hear from Pretty Deadly (Sam Stoker and Lewis Howley), who says Gallus does not want them in the tag team division because they are scared and intimidated after putting a target on their backs.
We hear from Aoife Valkyrie, who says the bird must be ready to leave the nest or it will be fatal, and that there is no room for feathers that are frayed. She says that when the birds soar, they do not try to be perfect, they just are.
We hear from Tyler Bate, who says that he came up short against A-Kid, but says that if he is willing to learn and expand his understanding of himself and pro wrestling from a place of absolute authenticity, he will be liberated for any pain any match can give him. He says that a wise man once said to be like water, and he wants to do that with pro wrestling as pro wrestling chose him like a conduit for a greater good he does not yet know, and he must go deep within for everything to fall into place. We then hear from Sam Gradwell, who has seen this on his phone and says that the only yogi he respects steals picnic baskets, having not been inspired by the message.
It's time for Supernova Sessions. After Noam Dar makes it his new year's resolution to win all the awards and championship, he introduces tonight's guest: Ben Carter, whom he calls "Ben Carpenter." Carter has to correct everyone on his name, much to Noam's embarrassment, then says he joined NXT UK to face the very best that the industry has to offer, which starts right here in NXT UK. Suddenly, Jordan Devlin shows up. Devlin asks Noam Dar how he will have Ben Carter on his show ahead of him, and after telling Carter he shows no disrespect, tells him they are both on the same roster. Noam says that Devlin is not the undisputed Cruiserweight Champion, but Carter sides with Devlin. Carter tells Devlin he is the undisputed Cruiserweight Champion as he continues to side with him, and says Devlin should have no problem defending his title against him. Carter loves the idea, and Assistant Sid Scala shows up to make Carter vs. Devlin for the Cruiserweight title as tonight's main event official.
Next week: A-Kid vs. Walter for the NXT UK Championship!
We hear from Kay Lee Ray, who warns Jinny that while she is somebody who gets what she wants all the time, the NXT UK Women's Championship is something that money can't buy, requires talent to get and belongs to her.
"Bomber" Dave Mastiff beats Saxon Huxley.
We se a video package previewing A-Kid vs. Walter for the NXT UK Championship next week.
Next week: Sam Gradwell vs. Tyler Bate!
Jordan Devlin retains the NXT Cruiserweight Championship against the debuting Ben Carter.
Jordan Devlin retains the NXT Cruiserweight Championship against Amir Jordan with the Irish Cloverleaf after getting the knees up to block a Swanton Bomb.
In footage from earlier this week at the UK Performance Center, Rampage says he is ready for anything, then Saxon Huxley shows up repeating Brown's name before saying it is nice to seem him. Brown then says "...no matter how crazy."
We hear from Noam Dar, who says that he will soon be hosting his own talk show segment called "The Supernova Sessions."
In footage from earlier this week, Eddie Dennis and The Hunt (Wild Boar and Primate) are attacked by Mark Andrews and "Flash" Morgan Webster, and officials move very quickly into place to stop the brawl.
Jinny beats Isla Dawn by submission.
In footage from earlier this week, Assistant Sid Scala is interrupted by Alexander Wolfe, who says that he will accept Joe Coffey's challenge if the rest of Gallus (Mark Coffey and Wolfgang) is banned from ringside. Scala says that if the rest of Gallus is banned, so is the rest of Imperium (Walter, Fabian Aichner, Marcel Barthel). Wolfe accepts.
Next week: The Hunt (Wild Boar and Primate) vs. Mark Andrews and "Flash" Morgan Webster! Alexander Wolfe vs. Joe Coffey with the rest of both Gallus (Mark Coffey and Wolfgang) and Imperium (Walter, Fabian Aicher, Marcel Barthel)!
A-Kid beats Trent Seven to win the NXT UK Heritage Cup tournament and win the Heritage Cup. During the second round, Seven hits A-Kid with a punch to the face at the end of the match, getting A-Kid agitated and causing an aggressive third round to start with a bang and end halfway through with A-Kid winning the first fall after a running kick to Seven's jaw. Seven scores the second fall with less than a minute to go in Round 6 after rolling out of a crossface attempt and pinning A-Kid with a schoolkid pin, forcing a sudden death round, where A-Kid beats Trent Seven with a Rings of Saturn-like submission hold to win by submission. After the match, Seven personally presents the Heritage Cup to A-Kid after Assistant Sid Scala shows up with it.
Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) beats Sam Gradwell and Pretty Deadly (Sam Stoker and Lewis Howley).
We hear from A-Kid, who says that he had Noam Dar in their last encounter, but he came up short. We also hear from Noam Dar, who says he will put A-Kid down again. A-Kid says he has to better, while Noam Dar says he sees himself in A-Kid. As Noam Dar says that he does not need the external validation that A-Kid is chasing, A-Kid says that he will be in the finals of the Heritage Cup Tournament.
It is announced that Mark Andrews and "Flash" Morgan Webster are not medically cleared to compete following last week's attack from The Hunt (Wild Boar and Primate).
In footage from earlier this week, Rampage Brown shows up at the UK Performance Center to get his contract signed. His presence is enough to get him noticed, and "Bomber" Dave Mastiff shows up and simply tells Brown "About time" as he shakes his hand.
Jinny beat Aleah James. After the match, Jinny says her match is an example of how ruthless she can be, then says she is queen of NXT UK and that she has a killer instinct the other women do not have. As she says that women like Piper Niven act like they are untouchable and that they should be at the top of the division, Piper shows up and dares her to say it to her face. Suddenly, Kay Lee Ray shows up and calls both of them "funny." Kay Lee Ray says she also loves to talk, but she has the NXT UK Women's Championship and neither of them will ever have it, then throws a steel chair into the ring and says that while Jinny would backstab her own grandmother, Piper does not have what it takes. As Kay Lee Ray says it is time to see who has a killer instinct, Jinny slaps Piper Niven only to get headbutted by Piper, who then smacks Jinny with the chair. Aleah James tries to stop Piper only to get a Falcon Arrow. Piper then grabs Jinny and slams her into the chair with a Falcon Arrow, then tells Kay Lee Ray not to disrespect her ever again. Kay Lee Ray trips as she runs away from Piper Niven
We hear from Eddie Dennis, who says there is a symbiotic nature between man and beast and that he now stands between a primate and a boar. He says that Mark Andrews considers him a friend for the last 15 years, but says he has been used for 15 years, and that "Flash" Morgan Webster exploited him like an animal. He then says The Hunt was bred on a battlefield and is bred to take order and hurt people.
In footage from during the break, referees have to stop the brawl between Piper Niven and Kay Lee Ray.
In two weeks: Piper Niven vs. Kay Lee Ray for the NXT UK Women's Championship! Next week: Rampage Brown debuts! "Bomber" Dave Mastiff vs. Trent Seven in the NXT UK Heritage Cup Tournament!
A-Kid beats Noam Dar two falls to one (2-1) to advance to the finals of the NXT UK Heritage Cup Tournament. Noam Dar gets his first fall via submission in Round 3. A-Kid scores his first fall in Round 4 with a bridge pin. A-Kid scores his second fall in Round 6 via submission.
Kenny Williams beats Ashton Smith and Amir Jordan in a Triple Threat Match to take the wild card spot in the NXT UK Heritage Cup Tournament.
We see a vignette for both Jinny and Xia Brookside, who are in action next.
We see a vignette for Eddie Dennis, who says that NXT UK has clearly changed, and as an intelligent man, he was adapting. He says that his mind is a machine that is always processing.
In footage from earlier today, "Flash" Morgan Webster is excited to be in the NXT UK Heritage Cup Tournament and get back in the ring to show what European wrestling is all about. Mark Andrews says that this is Webster's moment to get back on top.
Jinny beats Xia Brookside by submission. After the match, Jinny says that she has played nice for far too long, but anyone in fashion knows what a "best side" and that she has not shown her best side yet. She says that if she wasn't ruthless before, she will soon show a whole new side of herself.
Next week: "Flash" Morgan Webster vs. A-Kid in the NXT UK Heritage Cup Tournament!
Next week: Kay Lee Ray's "State of the Union" address!
Noam Dar beats Alexander Wolfe two falls to one (2-1) in the fifth round to advance to the second round of the NXT UK Heritage Cup Tournament. Pete Dunne is the special guest referee. Noam Dar gets the first fall seconds before the end of Round 2. Wolfe scores the second fall a minute into Round 4 with a big boot followed by a German suplex pin. Noam Dar scores the third fall after hitting Wolfe with a Nova Roller meant for Pete Dunne - who has kicked Dar's arm off the middle rope as he sat down to counter a Sunset Flip from Wolfe into a pinfall attempt - who ducked the kick. After the match, Alexander Wolfe blames his loss on Pete Dunne and tries to attack him, but Pete Dunne fights back. When he goes for the Bitter End, Walter shows up, and Pete Dunne wants a piece of Walter. Walter gets in the ring, but Dunne is attacked from behind by Wolfe. As Walter is about to powerbomb Dunne, Ilya Dragunov shows up and attacks Walter, and Walter and Pete Dunne clean house to end the show.
"The Lucky Yin" Kenny Williams and Amir Jordan beat Pretty Deadly (Sam Stoker and Lewis Howley).
In footage from last week, Fabian Aichner and Marcel Bartel are interviewed. Aichner says he had Barthel had Gallus opponents beat, and that it is a disgrace they have to prove themselves in a ladder match. Barthel agrees, then says that if they have to go through a Ladder Match to become NXT UK Tag Team Champions, so be it.
We hear from Ligero, who talks about the first time he had met Kassius Ohno in 2003, when he offered advice to him. He has had nothing but respect for him and has wanted nothing more than to step in the ring with him. Earlier this year, Kassius Ohno beat him by turning his mask around and hitting him in the head. He says that Kassius has no respect for him, and next week, they will step into the ring again and he will beat respect into Kassius Ohno.
Trent Seven shows up. He says he has been in the business for quite some time now, but he thinks he has had a pretty good grasp on how things work, and that he knows that Eddie Dennis wants his attention. Trent says he knows Dennis and has cheered for him in the crowd, but when Dennis grabbed his hand from the crowd and Trent looked at him, Trent did not see the Eddie Dennis he once knew. When Michael May made his NXT UK debut last week, Eddie Dennis took his opportunity away from him. Trent then calls Dennis out so they can sort things out, and Eddie Dennis shows up. Trent asks Dennis what he is doing, as Dennis quit his job as a schoolteacher to become a WWE Superstar and made it into NXT UK, and that he knows the opportunity was taken away from him following an injury that took him out for eight months. Trent says he knows why Eddie Dennis is targeting him, and says that he is proud to have been in NXT UK from the start and build the brand, and as Trent talks about how proud he is to have built up NXT UK along with the fans like he has, Dennis hits him with a microphone and tells him he will see him at NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool II.
We see a video package for Toni Storm vs. Piper Niven vs. Kay Lee Ray for the NXT UK Women's Championship at NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool II.
Next week: the best of NXT UK from 2019!
Jinny beats Amale. After the match, Jazzy Gabert clotheslines Amale not once, but twice, at Jinny's command. When Jinny tells her to do it a third time, however, Jazzy puts Amale down and walks away.
Backtage, Radzi interviews Walter. Walter says he does not want to talk about Joe Coffey, for in two weeks' time, Alexander Wolfe will destroy Ilya Dragunov, and then, Imperium (Walter, Fabian Aichner, Marcel Barthel, Wolfe) will have the tactical advantage going into NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool II.
In two weeks: Alexander Wolfe vs. Ilya Dragunov in a no-disqualification match!
Tyler Bate beats Noam Dar. During the match, Jordan Devlin shows up, which distracts Tyler Bate and nearly costs him the match. Tyler Bate is able to hit the Tyler Driver '97 to win the match, then manages to outsmart Jordan Devlin and force him to retreat when Devlin rushes into the ring immediately after Bate wins. Bate then challenges Devlin to a match at NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool II if Devlin wants him that badly.
Piper Niven beats Jinny. During the match, Jazzy Gabert gets caught by the referee getting involved in the match and is ejected. After the match, Piper Niven calls out Kay Lee Ray, telling her she is coming for the NXT UK Women's Championship. Kay Lee Ray then shows up and slaps Piper Niven, but Piper punches Kay Lee Ray in the face and hits her with a back suplex. Suddenly, Toni Storm shows up for the first time in months and fights Kay Lee Ray, and Kay Lee Ray flees through the crowd.
A returning Eddie Dennis beats Dereiss Gordon. During the match, Dennis mocks Trent Seven - who has trained Dereiss Gordon - by performing his signature roll into the ring as well as the Seven Star Lariat and the Seven Bridge.
Backstage, Radzi is confronted by Joseph Conners, who says that he is TakeOver-worthy, and to prove that, he is prepared to speak with General Manager Johnny Saint and get a Triple Threat Match with "The Kiwi Buzzsaw" Travis Banks and Ligero.
Noam Dar beats Ashton Smith.
Next week: A-Kid vs. Jordan Devlin! Joseph Connors vs. Ligero vs. "The Kiwi Buzzsaw" Travis Banks!
Imperium (Walter, Fabian Aichner, Marcel Barthel, Alexander Wolfe) vs. Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) and Ilya Dragunov ends in a double count-out with both teams brawling all around the ring.
Piper Niven and Rhea Ripley beat Jinny and Jazzy Gabert.
A-Kid beats Kassius Ohno by count-out in his NXT UK debut. After the match, a furious Kassius Ohno attacks A-Kid and puts him in the Kassius Klutch. Tyler Bate runs in and fights Ohno, and Ohno eventually and quickly retreats.
Backstage, Alicia Taylor interviews Killer Kelly, who says that she is cleared for action after four months. Suddenly, Isla Dawn walks by as she needs to pick a fight to have a match, and decides to follow Isla Dawn.
Joseph Conners beats "Big Wavy" Roy Johnson (who has not been seen since the first WWE United Kingdom Championship tournament).
Kay Lee Ray shows up. She says that fans' days are about to get better now that she is here, and that Toni Storm not being here only makes the day even better, as Toni has disappeared and she has what mattered to her most in her possession. She then says that Toni has no friends to reach out to for, and for that, nobody will be hearing from her anymore. She then addresses Xia Brookside, stating that she is smart and a realist who lives in the real world, and while Xia Brookside complained about her, she became NXT UK Women's Champion.
Next week: Up close with Piper Niven!
We hear from Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang0, who announce that they made not only a statement last week, but a big score, and warns Imperium (Walter, Fabian Aichner, Marcel Barthel, Alexander Wolfe) that this is their kingdom and that they live in it. They announce that Joe Coffey returns next week, and Joe states that they will make another big score when they win more gold.
Jordan Devlin beats "Bomber" Dave Mastiff after yanking Mastiff off the top rope to hit Devlin-Side.
Backstage, Alicia Taylor interviews Alexander Wolfe and Ilya Dragunov. Wolfe tells Dragunov to make up his mind, and make a choice that will either benefit his career or a choice that will be very, very bad.
Noam Dar beats Ashton Smith. After the match, Radzi interviews Noam Dar in the ring. Noam says he could have went anywhere, but the only reason he is on NXT UK is because of the huge contract with big benefits they offered him. One of those benefits allows him to be in all the big events, especially NXT UK TakeOver: Cardiff, where he will be in the ring.
We see footage from earlier this week from the UK Performance Center. Tyler Bate says that Trent Seven may not be medically cleared, but he is, and he will not let Walter disrespect the United Kingdom Championship anymore. He plans on being the first-ever two-time United Kingdom Champion.
Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake) show up. Gibson says he has heard that Gallus (Mark Coffey and Wolfgang) want a tag team title shot and have an impressive winning streak, but while Gallus have been beating lesser wrestlers, they have been beating the best in the world. Suddenly, Mark Coffey and Wolfgang show up, and Coffey says they are taking their match at NXT UK TakeOver: Cardiff. Suddenly, Mark Andrews and "Flash" Morgan Webster show up. Mark Andrews admits both teams are good, but tells them that neither of them are taking over Cardiff without taking them on. Gibson does not think highly of them, and says Gallus have won matches instead of spending time in the doctor's office. Mark Coffey tells them to pipe down, but "Flash" Morgan tells both teams that he and Andrews can beat the both of them. Drake tells everyone to calm down, and Gibson says they did not come here for a fight. Gibson says he and Drake have punched their ticket and that General Manager Johnny Saint makes the matches. He goes on to say that he, Drake and Gallus got their spot in their hometown, and if Andrews and Webster want their spot, they'll have to prove themselves; until then, the NXT UK tag titles will stay "grizzled."
We see a video package where NXT UK Superstars talk about their preparations for NXT UK TakeOver: Cardiff.
Backstage, "The Kiwi Buzzsaw" Travis Banks has spoken with General Manager Johnny Saint. He says that he will have to earn his spot at NXT UK TakeOver: Cardiff, and so does Noam Dar. Mark Andrews and "Flash" Morgan Webster come out of General Manager Johnny Saint's office. Webster is glad to be medically cleared again, and Andrews says that if he and Webster can prove themselves over the next few weeks, they can compete at NXT UK TakeOver: Cardiff.
Jinny and Jazzy Gabert beat Nia Brookside and Piper Niven. During the match, Rhea Ripley shows up in an attempt to attack Brookside, and Niven charges at her, forcing Ripley to the back at the expense of leaving Brookside on ther own for the rest of the match.
In footage from earlier today, Kassius Ohno interrupts an interview with Ilya Dragunov. Dragunov intimidates Ohno out of the room almost immediately.
Next week: Kassius Ohno vs Ilya Dragunov! "Flash" Morgan Webster vs. Mark Coffey!
Joe Coffey vs. "Bomber" Dave Mastiff ends in a double count-out. As the rest of Gallus (Mark Coffey and Wolfgang) check on Joe Coffey and referees check on Mastiff, Mastiff still wants to fight, and referees as well as assistant Sid Scala have to keep Mastiff away from Joe Coffey.
